How will the area’s economy be affected by the dawning natural gas boom? How will our communities change? How should local leaders respond? More...

Federal Emergency Management Agency has released the results of a flood insurance study for the Borough of Coudersport. Preliminary maps identifying the flood plain are available at the Borough Office at 201 South West Street. Once the preliminary maps are finalized, they will be used to determine which properties are required to be covered by flood insurance. More...

Sometimes about all old people have going for them are their memories. It struck me on Sunday when I watched the U.S. hockey team lose in overtime to Canada in the Winter Olympics. It reminded me of the American gold medal win back in 1980. Sonny Abriatis, his brood and Shirley and I were on a snowmobile trip to Canada. We were staying in the small town of Minden in Ontario. More...

A mystery dinner theater is coming to Coudersport. On Saturday, March 20, Coudersport Area Lions Club will sponsor the event at the firehall, starting with a meal at 6 pm. More...

Sinnemahoning State Park continues a series of free weekend outdoor programs. On Saturday (today) at 1 pm, the park will host Winter Backyard Birding, providing pointers in how to attract birds and help them through harsh weather conditions. More...

Four lopsided wins earned Coudersport senior Dirk Cowburn another PIAA District 9 wrestling championship. Next up for Cowburn is the Northwest Regionals this weekend in Sharon. If all goes according to script, he’ll return to action the following weekend, shooting for a third state championship. More...

Paul Martin Travis, Sr., age 73, of 175 Willow wood Drive, Emporium, PA passed away March 3, 2010 at the Dubois Regional Medical Center after a four-year battle with cancer. Born May 22, 1936 in Anita, PA to Clarence and Gladys Travis, he was one of 17 children. On March 6, 1971 he married Virginia Travis at the Free Methodist Church in Emporium. More...